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Richard Gordon Obituary
November 7, 1934 - April 16, 2021
Richard Randle Gordon Sr., 86, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 16, 2021 from the home he shared with the love of his life, his wife, Imogene. She was by his side as his faith became sight, as she has been for the past 62 years.
Richard was born November 7, 1934 in Ada, West Virginia to the late Walter Byard Gordon and the late Edna Mae Pennington Gordon. They moved their family of six boys and one girl to Radford/Montgomery County when Richard was seven years old and this is where he grew up.
He enlisted in the United States Army at 18 years old and after getting married, made a career of it with 25 years of service. He then went on to service with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. Because of the military, Richard was able to travel. Initially abroad, being stationed in France and Germany, and later in the states at Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Oahu, Hawaii, and Fort Lee, Virginia. Wherever the family was stationed, Richard was known for his exemplary job performance and his faithfulness to the Lord and to the local church. He was also involved in the church planting ministry, being instrumental in the starting of independent Baptist churches in Georgia and Texas.
Richard was a devoted husband and Dad and was Papaw to 10 beloved grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his son Ryan Gordon, (We hope to get to watch the play-back video of that reunion one day!) He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Kyle Gordon, Terrell Gordon, Joe Daniel Gordon and his only sister, Peggy.
Left to cherish his memory and miss him terribly are his wife of 62 years, Mary Imogene Gordon; his children, Richard R. Gordon Jr. and wife, Beth, Lynne Wright and husband, Jeff, Gary Gordon and wife, Alison, Wayne Myers and Tammy; and his brothers, Preston Gordon and Russell Gordon; his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; precious nieces and nephews; and so many dear forever friends.
A service honoring the Lord and Richard's life and homegoing will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.
Immediately following the ceremony, all are invited for a time of visitation and fellowship with the family at Rockwood Manor B&B, 5981 Rockwood Rd., Dublin, Va.
The Gordon family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
MULLINS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
Radford, Virginia
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Sandra Thomas Atkinson
April 22, 2021
To The Gordon Family, I am sorry for your loss of Mr. Gordon, may God be with each of you in the coming days as you go forward. Just know that you will see him again over there in a much better place than we are today. Cherish all of your wonderful memories and God Bless each of you. Please continue to be safe from the Covid-19.
Kareen Arnold
April 21, 2021
Lynn and family, know that Barry and I am praying for your family. I know you'll miss him dearly.
Virginia Lang
April 20, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, I'll be by your house six days a week in the little mail truck. All you have to do is holler.
Prayers for you and your family.
Aleta Gwinn
April 19, 2021
Sorry to read about Richard’s passing. I always enjoyed knowing Richard and Imogene while at Temple Baptist in Hopewell. Been many years since seeing Richard but his testimony made a lasting impression on my life as a young Christian. Your service for the Lord is complete and May the Lord continue to bless Imogene and your entire family. Love in Christ, Aleta Gwinn
Cady Johnson
April 19, 2021
Thinking of you all and sending lots of love and prayers your way
regina miller
April 19, 2021
i love my family..sending everyone my love ..regina
LOVE,The Russell Gordon Family
Sent Flowers
Peggy Epperly
April 19, 2021
So sorry for your loss.He was a great Godly man
Brenda Sayers
April 19, 2021
I am so sorry Rick. You and family are in my prayers
Tenny Jones
April 19, 2021
So sorry Imogene, prayers for you & your family.
Roger & Debbie Carroll
April 19, 2021
Love the Gordan family!! RiP Richard
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